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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the constable say he will take as he rides to the battlefield?
(a) A banner from a trumpet.
(b) An extra sword.
(c) Ropes to tie up all the prisoners he will capture.
(d) Some food to give the starving Englishmen.

2. Why does Erpingham say sleeping on the ground is better for him than having a soft pillow for his head?
(a) Because he can say he is sleeping like a king.
(b) Only Frenchmen use pillows.
(c) Sleeping on the hard ground is good for his back.
(d) Pillows make him sneeze.

3. In addition to not wanting to die, why does Nym not want to go up to the breach?
(a) It is too hot.
(b) He is against attacking innocent civilians.
(c) It is raining.
(d) He would just get in the way.

4. The chorus states, "Think, when we talk of _________, that you see them."
(a) Ships.
(b) Wenches.
(c) Horses.
(d) Armies.

5. After Henry responds to the Dauphin's insulting gesture by declaring war, the chorus states that "all the youth of England are" in what state of mind and doing what?
(a) On fire and preparing themselves for war.
(b) Afraid of being drafted and are going into hiding or leaving the country.
(c) Angry that they will have to fight a war to satisfy the king's personal agenda and are protesting in the streets.
(d) Aware that the war will soon bring an end to the good times and are making merry while they can.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

2. The chorus asks the audience to imagine passing through the "foul womb of __________."

3. What are "lavoltas" and "corantos"?

4. The chorus tells the audience that in the absence of the king and the army, England will be guarded by the following groups of people except for:

5. What topic are the Dauphin, the constable, and Orleans discussing when an argument breaks out?

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